FWAC Member

Kristine Porcaro

Managing Director

For more than 30 years, Kristine has helped clients make thoughtful decisions about their money and their lives. She guides individuals and families through the often complex and emotionally charged world of investing, helping them align their financial decisions with what matters most to them. As Managing Director, Kristine leads the firm and works closely with clients and the Hightower Signature Wealth team to help them pursue their goals—even when those goals may compete.

Kristine understands that financial planning is about more than numbers. Her experiences as an entrepreneur, mother, and caregiver for an aging parent have shaped her ability to understand clients as individuals, not simply as investors. Having personally navigated the complexities of long-term care and assisted living, she brings empathy, perspective, and practical insight to clients facing similar challenges.

In 2017, Kristine created the quarterly Empower Women Series to provide women with a welcoming environment to learn about relevant financial and life topics, ask questions they may never have felt comfortable asking, and feel more confident and empowered. Today, the series continues as Hightower Signature Wealth Women: Virtual Conversations, bringing women together for meaningful discussions about the financial and personal issues that matter most to them.

Kristine’s experience and dedication have earned her annual recognition from Boston Magazine as a Five Star Wealth Manager from 2012 to the present.

After founding Lexington Advisors, Kristine joined Michael Tucci in 2000 to form Lexington Wealth Management. In 2019, they merged the firm with Hightower Advisors, expanding the resources and services available to their clients. In 2026, the practice rebranded as Hightower Signature Wealth, reflecting the firm’s continued evolution and commitment to delivering highly personalized advice and service.

“Joining Hightower has been a rewarding experience for both our team and our clients, allowing us to devote even more time to what we are most passionate about—serving our clients.”

She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Marketing from the University of Lowell and participated in Northeastern University’s Certified Financial Planning program. She also completed the Kinder Institute of Life Planning’s Seven Stages of Money Maturity course.

Kristine is a member of the Family Wealth Advisory Council and has been involved with organizations such as the Entrepreneurs’ Organization. She has spoken about financial literacy at the United Teen Equality Center, which supports proven-risk youth in Lowell and Lawrence, Massachusetts, and previously served on an advisory board for Charles Schwab and Entrepreneurs Organization.

Her community involvement also includes supporting the Mount Washington Valley Ski Team, and the Cranmore Race Team.

Kristine rarely sits still. Guided by her grandmother’s advice to “sleep when you die,” she enjoys staying active with her husband and two daughters, hiking with her dogs, skiing wherever she can find snow, cooking meals from scratch, and traveling with family and friends.

Kristine is available for speaking engagements and media commentary. Her insights have appeared in InvestmentNews, Financial Advisor, Investment Advisor, and other industry publications.